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Travel · Ages 8–15

Compete & grow.

Competitive teams representing SCP across Central Jersey — playing in the MNJYSA and EDP Soccer leagues. Where players are made.

Competitive soccer

Built for competition.

Our core competitive program, ages 8–15, playing a full Fall–Winter–Spring season across Central Jersey leagues. Teams are selected through tryouts each spring — by invite, or by trying out and being selected on performance. Coaches assess and place each team in the league and division that fits them best.

League & competition

  • Compete in EDP, MNJYSA, and other leagues sanctioned by NJ Youth Soccer.
  • Local and regional tournaments, playing in the highest suited bracket.
  • State-level Cup participation, depending on age group.

Coaching

  • USSF-licensed coaching with Director of Coaching support.
  • Head coaches hold a minimum state license (or equivalent experience) or are working toward one.

Commitment & schedule

  • Practices run a minimum of twice a week, 1.5 hours per session, in fall and spring.
  • Winter includes indoor training and speed & agility work for U10 and up, plus an optional winter league.
  • Tryouts are held each spring, typically April–May.

Registration covers fall, winter, and spring league play — including referee fees, player carding, and insurance, plus two tournaments (additional tournaments are extra).

See tryout details →
Policy update · 2026–2027 season

New age group cycle.

Starting with the 2026–2027 season (beginning August 1, 2026), U.S. Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and US Club Soccer are shifting from calendar birth-year (Jan 1–Dec 31) to an August 1–July 31 age group cycle. The change is happening across the NJ & US Youth Soccer platform. This change aims to align soccer teams with school-year grades, reducing "trapped players."

Read the full FAQ → Check my child's age group →
Our commitment
  • Communicate early and often using one source-of-truth landing page.
  • Evaluate fairly using set criteria and multiple evaluators.
  • Stay development-first: the structure changes, our standards do not.
Updated weekly during the transition. Questions: scpyouthsoccer@gmail.com
Where we play

Leagues & policies.

Leagues

SCP Travel teams compete in the MNJYSA (Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association) and EDP Soccer leagues, playing clubs from across Central Jersey and beyond. New to travel soccer? See our full rundown of leagues, credentials & terms on the Resources page →

Registration & roster portal

The travel registration portal is only for players who've received an invite from an SCP Travel Director or Coach after tryouts — see the full tryout policy & procedures for how rosters are decided. Selected players are also subject to our Uniform Policy, Travel Refund Policy, and Parent Code of Conduct.

Where we play

Travel fields.

Kenilworth

Black Brook Soccer Field

Black Brook Park, N Michigan Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Get directions →
Cranford

Nomahegan Soccer Field

1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
Get directions →
See all SCPYS fields →
Next tryouts: Spring 2027

Ready to try out?

Tryouts for 2026–2027 have concluded. Check back here or follow us on social for the 2027–2028 sign-up announcement.

Tryout sign-up opens Spring 2027 Contact us →